Putting an End to Arguing and Backtalk

Does it ever seem like children carry around a little book called, “Arguing for Fun and Profit?” To put an end to this draining behavior, experiment with repeating the same loving Love and Logic “one-liner,” regardless of what your child says. The key, of course, is to maintain a soft, empathetic tone of voice. Listed below are some examples:

“I love you too much to argue.” “Probably so.” “I know.” “I bet it feels that way.” “What do you think you’re going to do?” “What did I say?” “I don’t know. What do you think?” “There’s no time for making kitten britches.” (Some of the most effective one-liners are really strange!)